Cupcakes and champagne were the order of the day at A+E's midtown Manhattan offices this past Thursday morning when the National Women?s Soccer League announced a partnership. By Peter Nolan

On what NWSL Commissioner Jeff Plush called "a transformative day for our league," the National Women?s Soccer League and A+E Networks announced a partnership. By Peter Nolan

Bruce Arena claimed the first win of his second term in charge of the U.S. MNT when his charges defeated Jamaica Friday night in Chattanooga, Tennessee. By Peter Nolan

12 groups beat the deadline to be a part of MLS Commissioner Don Garber?s Expansion Jamboree, lining up to pay the $150 million or so dollars it will take to join. By Peter Nolan